Los Angeles man arrested for carjacking, assault in El Segundo

A Los Angeles man with a violent criminal record is in custody for carjacking and assaulting a victim outside an eatery on El Segundo’s Main Street.

The District Attorney’s Office has filed a felony attempted carjacking charge against Keshon Robinson, 33. According to El Segundo police, Robinson attempted to carjack a victim in the 900 block of Main Street around 3 a.m. March 14. During a struggle for the keys, the victim ran inside the eatery to escape the assailant. Robinson struck the victim several times in the face before fleeing.

Officers immediately surrounded the area and found Robinson, who was positively identified by the victim.

Robinson has an extensive violent criminal record, according to police, and is on probation for a previous narcotic violation. He is currently being held on $175,000 bail. His next court date is April 2.